Explore topic-wise MCQs in Public Administration.

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151.

The National Police Commission was established in 1977 after the:

A. State Emergency
B. National Emergency
C. Financial Emergency
Answer» C. Financial Emergency
152.

Article ____ of the Indian Constitution enumerates police as a State Subject.

A. 215
B. 236
C. 246
Answer» D.
153.

State Police Services are recruited by

A. Union Public Service Commission
B. State Public Service Commission
C. Staff Selection Commission
Answer» C. Staff Selection Commission
154.

At the end of their probationary period, the newly recruit state police service is posted as:

A. Deputy Superintendent of Police
B. Superintendent of Police
C. Sub-Inspector of Police
Answer» B. Superintendent of Police
155.

State Police Forces are primarily in charge of ______ issues.

A. Local
B. National
C. International
Answer» B. National
156.

The State Police Services are appointed by the:

A. President
B. Governor
C. Chief Justice
Answer» C. Chief Justice
157.

The highest post of State Police Service that is directly recruited is:

A. Director general of Police
B. Superintendent of Police
C. Deputy Superintendent of Police
Answer» D.
158.

The Police Act of 1861 conceived the police as a:

A. Service
B. Force
C. Community
Answer» C. Community
159.

The link between Police Stations and Police Sub-division is provided by;

A. Circle
B. Beat
C. Outpost
Answer» B. Beat
160.

The primary unit of police organization is:

A. Police Beat
B. Police Outpost
C. Police Station
Answer» D.
161.

The Working Group on Police Reforms was set up in 1967 by:

A. Central Vigilance Commission
B. Administrative Reforms Commission
C. National police Commission
Answer» C. National police Commission
162.

Recruitment to Indian Police Service (IPS) can also be made through:

A. Promotion of State Police Service Officer
B. Inspector officer
C. Assistant Sub Inspector
Answer» B. Inspector officer
163.

The recruitment of Indian Police Service (IPS) is through

A. Direct only
B. Indirect only
C. Both Direct & Indirect
Answer» D.
164.

The Indian Police Service (IPS) was established in:

A. 1947
B. 1948
C. 1950
Answer» B. 1948
165.

The recruiting agency for direct recruits of Indian Police Service (IPS) is:

A. UPSC
B. SSC
C. DPC
Answer» B. SSC
166.

The Indian Police Service (IPS) is one of the

A. State Police Services
B. All India Services
C. Central Services
Answer» C. Central Services
167.

The head of the police force in the state is the:

A. Superintendent of Police
B. Inspector General of Police
C. Director General of Police
Answer» C. Director General of Police
168.

The National Human Rights Commission was established to attend to citizens complaints about alleged violation of:

A. Rights
B. Duties
C. Responsibili suggested introduction ofties
Answer» B. Duties
169.

The foundational training program of the Indian Police Service (IPS) is conducted at

A. Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussorie
B. Sardar Vallabhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad
C. North Eastern Police Academy, Shillong
Answer» B. Sardar Vallabhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA), Hyderabad
170.

For prompt services the police functions of investigation and maintenance of law and order needs to be:

A. Continued
B. Separated
C. Aligned
Answer» C. Aligned
171.

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 have increased the accountability of the police with respect to:

A. Gender-based crimes
B. Crimes against Children
C. Cyber Crimes
Answer» B. Crimes against Children
172.

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 was passed by the Parliament following the recommendations of the:

A. Shah Commission
B. Ribeiro Committee
C. Justice Verma Committee
Answer» D.
173.

The Indian Police Act, 1961 was enacted in the aftermath of:

A. First Enquiry into police torture in 1855
B. Sepoy Mutiny, 1857
C. First Police Commission, 1860
Answer» C. First Police Commission, 1860
174.

The Commissioner of Police exists in the:

A. Village
B. Cities
C. Metropolis
Answer» D.
175.

Police administration is highly:

A. General field
B. Specialised Field
C. Both (a) and (b)
Answer» C. Both (a) and (b)
176.

The present state police administration needs:

A. Systematic reorganization
B. More responsibilities
C. Status quo
Answer» B. More responsibilities
177.

Police administration needs to be based on:

A. Fundamentalism
B. Ethnicity
C. Accountability
Answer» D.
178.

The sub-Inspector in a police station is also called:

A. Station House Office
B. Chowkidar
C. Registry Officer
Answer» B. Chowkidar
179.

The Superintendent of the Police at the district is responsible to the:

A. District Magistrate
B. Commissioner of Police
C. Police Commandant
Answer» B. Commissioner of Police
180.

The organizational structure and working of the police in India is largely based on:

A. Constitution
B. Indian police Act, 1861
C. State List
Answer» C. State List
181.

The training of direct recruits of Indian Police Service (IPS) consists of ___ courses

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
Answer» C. 4
182.

The lowest link in the police hierarchy is:

A. Constable
B. Havildar
C. Village Headman
Answer» B. Havildar
183.

Mass media includes:

A. Newspaper, Radio, magazine
B. Police Station, Twitter, Insatgram
C. Letters, Television, Phone
Answer» B. Police Station, Twitter, Insatgram
184.

Media should enlist support for police operation through:

A. Community
B. Keeping the public informed about their responsibility
C. Creating atmosphere of good will
Answer» B. Keeping the public informed about their responsibility
185.

The Indian Police Service (IPS) was created under Article _____ of the Constitution

A. 312
B. 321
C. 231
Answer» B. 321
186.

Techniques of criminal investigation includes

A. Interviewing
B. Surprise checking
C. Report
Answer» B. Surprise checking
187.

Crime is an act done in violation of

A. Personal law
B. Public law
C. Family law
Answer» D.
188.

The functions of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is to investigate

A. Crime
B. Corruption
C. War
Answer» B. Corruption
189.

The founder Director of CBI was

A. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
B. D.P.Kohli
C. B.R Lall
Answer» C. B.R Lall
190.

A Battalion consists of ___ Companies:

A. 2-4
B. 4-6
C. 6-8
Answer» C. 6-8
191.

District Police organization consists of _____ wings.

A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
Answer» B. 3
192.

The _____ is the smallest unit of police administration.

A. Police Range
B. Police Station
C. Police Durbar
Answer» C. Police Durbar
193.

A Metropolitan Police System is found in:

A. Rural Policing
B. Urban Policing
C. Suburban Policing
Answer» C. Suburban Policing
194.

The head of a Battalion is called:

A. Commandant
B. Inspector
C. Superintendent
Answer» B. Inspector
195.

The head of a unified police command structure is:

A. Director General of Police
B. Commissioner of Police
C. Superintendent of Police
Answer» C. Superintendent of Police
196.

The Commissioner of Police reports to;

A. District Magistrate
B. Central Government
C. State Government
Answer» D.
197.

The intermediary link between Police Circles, Police Stations and the District Police Office is:

A. Police range
B. Police Division
C. Police Sub-division
Answer» D.
198.

The primary task of police is to:

A. Protect the politicians
B. Enforce law and order
C. Use force
Answer» C. Use force